Canadian Studies Students' Union (CANSSU)

Year: 4^th
Programs: History Major, Canadian Studies, Environmental Studies Minors
Favourite CDN course: CDN367 - Canadian Pluralism
Student of Victora College

Hey, I'm Cody and I'm very excited to be this year's CANSSU President! I've been involved with CANSSU in different roles for 2 years now, and I am sure that I and everyone else will continue to make our student union the best possible for students this year. I usually split my time between Vic College, Robarts, and Sid Smith, but wherever you see me I'll most likely love to discuss anything about the program, student union, and Canada in general, so feel free to approach me or reach out. 

Year: 4^th 
Programs: Majors in Canadian Studies and Political Science 
Favourite CDN Course: CDN367 - Canadian Pluralism
Student of Victoria College

Hi, I'm Jonah! This will be my second year involved in CANSSU after serving as Communications Director last year. I'm super excited to work on programming that will bring our small community together, and hopefully provide you with opportunities to engage with new perspective and ideas on Canada, and to advance your academic interests. Looking forward to a great year!

Year: 4^th 
Programs: Political Science, Canadian Studies and History
Your favorite course: CDN368 - Canada's Borders
Student of University College

Hey there! My name is Talha and I will be the Vice President (Academic) for CANSSU this year. In the past, I have been a part of CANSSU from time to time but I have now come to appreciate the student body and what it does for our small program. Alongside Cody and the rest of the executive team, I have confidence that we will take various initiatives to help propel and strengthen the Canadian Studies program. On a side note, some of my hobbies are reading about Canadian history (particularly when it relates to international relations) and doing outdoor activities such as hiking (particularly since I am from Alberta). I tend to be around Bahen and Gerstein Library as frequently as I can, so if you see me, do not hesitate to approach me (I promise I do not bite).

Year: 3^rd
Programs: Public Policy and Economics
Favourite CDN course: CDN221 - Culture and the Media in Canada 
Student of New College

Year: 4^th 
Programs: Political Science Specialist and Canadian Studies Minor 
Favourite CDN Course: CDN268: Canada and Globalization 
Student of Trinity College

Hello! I'm Anahit and I will be the Communications Director this year. I will be working towards engaging students in opportunities to connect with peers and faculty. I enjoy the Canadian Studies program for its interdisciplinary approach to tackling questions regarding Canadian life, society, politics, nationalism and more. While this is my first year with CANSSU, I have been involved in numerous campus groups such as the Association of Political Science Students, and Student Governance at Trinity College (TCM), and am currently the co-president of the Armenian Students Association. I am looking forward to bringing my experience and perspectives to CANSSU for an exciting academic year ahead!

Year: 4th 
Programs: Double major in Canadian Studies and Sexual Diversity Studies 
Favourite CDN Course: CDN221 - Culture and the Media in Canada 
Student of Victoria College

Hi, I'm Cam! I love Canadian Studies because of the breadth of courses the program allows us to take - I'm particularly interested in Queerness in Canada. I'm excited to return to CANSSU as Treasurer after serving as President last year. Outside CANSSU, I am a member of UofT Governing Council and Hart House debate. It's bittersweet that this is my last year at UofT (in undergrad, at least!) but I'm so excited to continue facilitating great events and academic opportunities through our union.